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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Operating at the intersection of technology, operations, and enterprise program execution, this role will drive high-impact initiatives across UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual (E&I).

This position is designed for a senior execution leader who can translate complex data, risk, and operational priorities into clear strategy, reporting, and measurable outcomes-with strong exposure to AI-enabled insights, enterprise security considerations, and large-scale transformation programs.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level technical product and program initiatives, business planning, ensuring alignment with business and technology strategy
• Translate complex operational, technical, and risk data into executive-ready insights, reporting, and decision frameworks
• Partner with senior leadership and business partners to support annual business planning, quarterly business reviews, workforce planning, MBO development and tracking, and executive operating rhythms through data-driven analysis, reporting, and recommendations
• Identify opportunities to optimize workflows, improve transparency, and scale operational efficiency through data and automation
• Leverage and promote use of modern tools (including AI and data platforms) to enhance reporting, analysis, and decision-making
• Deliver large, fast-paced, matrixed programs with multiple stakeholders, ensuring clear governance, communication, and accountability
• Prepare and present materials for senior leadership and CIO-level audiences
• Proactively identify risks, remove blockers, and ensure successful delivery of complex, high-visibility initiatives
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks
• Plan and implement Quarterly Business Review meetings & leadership related events
• Articulate and execute comprehensive technology vision, mission, strategies and tactics to achieve roadmap targets and business priorities. Partner closely with the OC business leadership support organizations and UHCT AI leadership to align and drive strategies
• Act as a project manager to facilitate the coordination and actions items for other topics as assigned by the CIO or leadership team (e.g., functional organizational reviews, talent management activities and other corporate processes)

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of experience in technical product management, program management, or enterprise operations leadership
• 5+ years of experience delivering executive-level reporting, presentations, and data-driven insights
• Experience working in highly matrixed enterprise environments with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience leveraging data, reporting tools, or automation to improve operational efficiency
• Proven ability to drive large-scale initiatives from planning through execution
• Proven highly organized to manage workload in a timely and efficient manner

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or similar certification
• Experience in healthcare or regulated environments
• Experience building or leveraging data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) for executive reporting
• Experience supporting CIO, VP, or senior executive leadership teams in business operations, portfolio management, workforce planning, financial planning, or enterprise governance functions
• Familiarity with AI-enabled workflows, automation, or advanced analytics

What Sets This Role Apart

• High visibility with senior leadership and enterprise stakeholders
• Blend of product, program execution, and operational leadership
• Opportunity to drive AI adoption and data-driven transformation
• Impact across enterprise-scale initiatives, including security, reporting, and platform optimization
• Opportunity to evolve into broader operational and organizational leadership responsibilities as the function expands

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $134,600 - $230,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.